Thanksgiving Desserts: 40 Holiday Dessert Recipes

Fill up your Thanksgiving with new, flavorful and sweet Thanksgiving desserts that you can enjoy with your family. Don’t always just make the same things each year, try something new every now and then!

Thanksgiving Desserts

Enjoy a tasty and sweet Thanksgiving with these 40 Thanksgiving desserts recipes.

1. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are a combination of two holiday classics: pumpkin pie and traditional cheesecake. They’re thick, sweet and full of fall spices.

While these do require a bit of extra work, they are totally worth it. And the steps themselves are really simple.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake BarsFrom: lilluna.com

2. Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake

Are you ready for fall baking? Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake is the perfect dessert for crisp weather coming up.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Cinnamon Apple Crumb CakeFrom: omgchocolatedesserts.com

3. Pumpkin Cheesecake Snicker-Doodles

I have seen pumpkin snickerdoodles everywhere right now and I have been dying to make them. I love anything that has to do with pumpkin.

But then I stumbled upon pumpkin snickerdoodles stuffed with cream cheese. Life doesn’t get much better than that!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake SnickerdoodlesFrom: therecipecritic.com

4. Pumpkin Pie Twists

If you are craving pumpkin flavors for your Fall taste buds, this Pumpkin Pie Twist recipe is perfect for your needs!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Pie TwistsFrom: deliciouslysprinkled.com

5. Pumpkin Crunch Recipe

With just 7 ingredients any well stocked pantry and fridge will most likely already have what you need to whip this up!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Crunch RecipeFrom: landeeseelandeedo.com

6. Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

These apple crisp cookie cups combine classic oatmeal cookies with homemade apple pie filling for the perfect comfort food.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Apple Crisp Cookie CupsFrom: livforcake.com

7. Muffin Tin Pumpkin Pies

I love to bake in muffin tins. They are cute, bite-sized, and cook up so much faster.

These make for perfect individual portions. They would be a great way to prepare your pie for dessert this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Muffin Tin Pumpkin PiesFrom: makeandtakes.com

8. Harvest Caramel Corn

Harvest Caramel Corn is a great Fall treat or Thanksgiving dessert the features salty popcorn, creamy caramel and sweet chocolate. So very delicious and easy to make!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Harvest Caramel CornFrom: twosisterscrafting.com

9. Pumpkin Lasagna Cupcakes

It’s layered dessert with cream cheese, pudding, pumpkin and spice, a lot of whipped cream and toasted pecans or walnuts.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Lasagna CupcakesFrom: omgchocolatedesserts.com

10. Pumpkin Spice Lush

This no-bake, creamy, easy and YUMMY layered pumpkin dessert recipe is going to be the star of your fall and winter holiday parties!

This is a Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas party dessert table must. Pumpkin spice fans will be in autumn and winter treat heaven with every single bite.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Spice LushFrom: dreamingindiy.com

11. Caramel Apple Slices

Caramel Apple Slices are a delicious twist on a fall classic that is easier to eat & enjoy at parties or just for fun!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Caramel Apple SlicesFrom: domesticallyblissful.com

12. Slow Cooker Baked Apples

These babies are juicy, delectable and a crowd pleaser. Anything that goes well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream has to be good, right?

Thanksgiving Desserts: Slow Cooker Baked ApplesFrom: foodieandwine.com

13. Oreo Acorn Balls

These Oreo Acorn Balls are SO adorable! Peanut butter Oreo balls made to look like acorns!!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Oreo Acorn BallsFrom: thefirstyearblog.com

14. Classic Apple Crisp Dessert Recipe

It’s not officially fall without apple crisp with vanilla ice cream for dessert! This family favorite recipe is SO easy and always a big hit with kids and adults alike.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Classic Apple Crisp Dessert RecipeFrom: dreamingindiy.com

15. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With A Streusel Topping

The BEST pumpkin cheesecake bars. A delicious cinnamon graham cracker crust with two layers of cheesecake topped with an easy streusel and caramel sauce.

These famous pumpkin cheesecake bars are sure to be a smash hit wherever you serve them!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With A Streusel ToppingFrom: chelseasmessyapron.com

16. Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

These cookies are super easy to make, yet look fabulous, so they’re perfect for Fall entertaining!

The pumpkin flavor is strong, but not overpowering, and perfectly paired with the sweet and slightly nutty browned butter maple cinnamon frosting.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie PiesFrom: thechunkychef.com

17. Pumpkin Pie Crescents

A delicious pumpkin pie inspired treat in about 20 minutes!

These pumpkin pie crescents contain a quick and easy pumpkin filling wrapped in a flaky crust with a sweet glaze drizzle.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Pie CrescentsFrom: spendwithpennies.com

18. Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are the perfect fall dessert!

This easy recipe is great for holiday parties and meals. A very special secret ingredients adds a blast of flavor!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese FrostingFrom: wonkywonderful.com

19. Pecan Pie Brownies

These Pecan Pie Brownies are a chocolaty twist on the traditional pecan pie! They make a great Thanksgiving dessert but I like making them all year long!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pecan Pie BrowniesFrom: realhousemoms.com

20. Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake deserves a blue ribbon in the holiday dessert table category. Your holiday guests are going to be talking about this one and asking for the recipe.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pecan Pie CheesecakeFrom: dreamingindiy.com

21. Mini Pumpkin Pies

Rather than overwhelming yourself and your guests with too much of a good thing, let them enjoy a bite sized treat. There’s always room for something mini!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Mini Pumpkin PiesFrom: onelittleproject.com

22. Caramel Apple Pie Magic Bars

These caramel apple pie magic bars are the best way to eat apple pie!

A Nilla wafer crust is topped with white chocolate, Rolos, and apples for the perfect magic bar that tastes like the best apple pie!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Caramel Apple Pie Magic BarsFrom: crazyforcrust.com

23. Candy Caramel Apple Slices

Any way you slice it these Caramel Apples are delicious all year long. The crisp, fall apple flavor gets a candied coat of light cocoa Candy Melts candy with a gooey caramel center.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Candy Caramel Apple SlicesFrom: wilton.com

24. Pumpkin Roll With Cream Cheese Filling

This delicious homemade Pumpkin Roll recipe is easy to make and walks you through the steps on how to make it. The roll is so moist and delicious!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Roll With Cream Cheese FillingFrom: brooklynfarmgirl.com

25. Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

This easy to make, over the top Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip will have everyone coming back for seconds!

The perfect dessert or appetizer for fall!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake DipFrom: momontimeout.com

26. Fall Leaves Rice Krispie Treats

These Fall Leaves Rice Krispie Treats are beautiful and look like Autumn on a plate. They are going to look gorgeous on our Thanksgiving Dessert table!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Fall Leaves Rice Krispie TreatsFrom: twosisterscrafting.com

27. Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Pumpkins

I’m telling you right now that it can’t get much easier…melt, dip, and a sprinkle.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter PumpkinsFrom: easypeasypleasy.com

28. Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe

This easy chocolate pie needs to be on your dessert table this holiday season. You won’t regret it.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Easy Chocolate Pie RecipeFrom: yummyhealthyeasy.com

29. Cannoli Sugar Cookie Cups

Simple and delicious go to a whole new level with these cannoli sugar cookie cups. Easy sugar cookie cups topped with cannoli filling and chocolate chips. Yum!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Cannoli Sugar Cookie CupsFrom: kleinworthco.com

30. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

These adorable Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the perfect fall dessert!

Creamy cheesecake has the perfect hint of pumpkin, topped with homemade whipped cream and caramel sauce. It doesn’t get much better than these cute mini cheesecakes this season.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Mini Pumpkin CheesecakesFrom: mykitchencraze.com

31. Easy Glazed 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

If you can get your hands on a box of cake mix and some store bought frosting then this recipe is for you!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Easy Glazed 4 Ingredient Pumpkin CookiesFrom: easypeasypleasy.com

32. Pumpkin Custards

Since everybody knows the best part of the pie is the pumpkin pie filling, there is no need to bother with crust.

Just make these mini pumpkin pies baked in ramekins for a pumpkin custard you can keep all to yourself.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin CustardsFrom: cupcakesandkalechips.com

33. Easy Pear Tart

Juicy sliced pears are fanned onto flaky pastry, baked until golden brown, then brushed with pear preserves for a delicious glossy sheen.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Easy Pear TartFrom: culinaryginger.com

34. Caramel Apple Cupcakes

These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are made with a spiced apple cupcake topped with caramel icing. They totally melt in your mouth and are the perfect use for all those apples!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Caramel Apple CupcakesFrom: lifeloveandsugar.com

35. Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Delicious little brownie bites with a hint of pumpkin cheesecake swirl. Pumpkin cheesecake brownie bites are a great sweet treat to make for any part

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie BitesFrom:  foodlovinfamily.com

36. Apple Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

I mean–cheesecake! Need I say more? When you put together things like cheesecake and apple pie, you get a result that is entirely awe inspiring.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Apple Caramel Cheesecake RecipeFrom: allshecooks.com

37. Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Serve this dessert warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and your guests will be in heaven!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Dutch Apple Pie RecipeFrom:  thetaylor-house.com

38. Four Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Dip

Pumpkin pie is about as fall as you can get when it come to food. It is THE pie of Thanksgiving and just fills your brain with visions of changing leaves and fall colors!

Thanksgiving Desserts: Four Ingredient Pumpkin Pie DipFrom: mysuburbankitchen.com

39. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are made in just 30 minutes! Sweet pumpkin cinnamon rolls are made quickly with crescent dough and then covered in a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Pumpkin Cinnamon RollsFrom: thenovicechefblog.com

40. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Poke Cake

I just made my new go-to Thanksgiving dessert. I like this more than pie and it’s ridiculously easy to make.

Thanksgiving Desserts: Salted Caramel Pumpkin Poke CakeFrom: colormemeg.com

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